SugarPenguin
Challenge Tour Pro
Recently acquired the new Nike Vapor Pro Driver in Stiff flex which in theory is an upgrade to my Taylormade Superfast 2.0. Really started to dislike the shape of the thing and decided I wanted a change.
I was slightly skeptical about buying another driver and didn't want to be sucked in by any advertising so I do lots of research into the new drivers for the 2015 season. Its my first adjustable driver and I have no brand loyalties what so ever either so I was not hell bent upon buying a nike driver. I do own the pro combo irons as I wanted a simple looking iron. Slightly regretting I didn't go for something more hi-tech as they can be a bit of a pain if im swinging badly.
The Review
The club looks Looks fantastic. The volt is probably the most striking colour on a club and the black clubhead with volt swoosh goes together incredibly well. The design on the sole of the club is mind-blowing. Also Love the black detail at the back of the club head too. This may sound strangely odd but for some reason I do not think that its Over the top at all. Yes the volt is striking but it doesn't really make my head explode just by looking at it, probably because the majority of it is black and understated. The matte Black on the face and with no real visual aids for alignment does make it slightly harder to set up correctly (poor light / driving range at night), however the pear shape does look very inviting behind the ball but probably not the most confidence building for beginners.
The grip is extremely good and feels very secure in your hand. In comparison to past drivers the standard grip is very good. The entire product feels solid. Also the shaft is excellent, im no expert on shafts but I can certainly feel where the club is in my swing and when to 'release the lag' before impact.
First things first. Its long. Holy crap it does fly - There is Godly distance in this thing. The ball is feels very receptive off the club face and just seems to rocket off. You definitely get instant feedback on all drives, and hitting one pure out the centre is just so rewarding. I dont know why but middling a drive with the vapor is just thrilling. The feedback off the face is excellent and at impact it feels very well constructed - probably because of the flybeams. I was testing different lofts out and even in 8.5 my drives were launching very high. I was looking for a more penetrative ball flight and I think the cavity does its job, but I suppose the flight is more to my swing than the club. The sound is also very pleasing, its not an ear splitting banshees like me superburner. Its more of a solid thud which is pleasing. The club face seems rather wide and its not the deepest of faces either which suits me perfect as I do have a tendency too heel drives but rarely top them.
The driver is more forgiving then I was expecting unless you have a horrendous swing - however no driver can really save you from that. The adjustability for draws/fades isn't on the same level as say the R15 but for me just having the option is plenty. In my opinion the Hosel / flexshaft doesnt feel as secure as the rest of the club though - however this could just be me since I am new to adjustable drivers.
Overall I am very, very happy with my purchase and do not have any regrets. I definitely recommend this club for any mid - low handicapper. I wouldnt be put off with the 'pro' / low hcp labeling.
No club looks as good and no club is as thrilling to hit than the Vapor on the market at the moment. If you perform - it performs and for me thats what a good club should do :thup:
If anybody has one of these or the speed / flex I would like to know how you are getting on with yours!
I was slightly skeptical about buying another driver and didn't want to be sucked in by any advertising so I do lots of research into the new drivers for the 2015 season. Its my first adjustable driver and I have no brand loyalties what so ever either so I was not hell bent upon buying a nike driver. I do own the pro combo irons as I wanted a simple looking iron. Slightly regretting I didn't go for something more hi-tech as they can be a bit of a pain if im swinging badly.
The Review
The club looks Looks fantastic. The volt is probably the most striking colour on a club and the black clubhead with volt swoosh goes together incredibly well. The design on the sole of the club is mind-blowing. Also Love the black detail at the back of the club head too. This may sound strangely odd but for some reason I do not think that its Over the top at all. Yes the volt is striking but it doesn't really make my head explode just by looking at it, probably because the majority of it is black and understated. The matte Black on the face and with no real visual aids for alignment does make it slightly harder to set up correctly (poor light / driving range at night), however the pear shape does look very inviting behind the ball but probably not the most confidence building for beginners.
The grip is extremely good and feels very secure in your hand. In comparison to past drivers the standard grip is very good. The entire product feels solid. Also the shaft is excellent, im no expert on shafts but I can certainly feel where the club is in my swing and when to 'release the lag' before impact.
First things first. Its long. Holy crap it does fly - There is Godly distance in this thing. The ball is feels very receptive off the club face and just seems to rocket off. You definitely get instant feedback on all drives, and hitting one pure out the centre is just so rewarding. I dont know why but middling a drive with the vapor is just thrilling. The feedback off the face is excellent and at impact it feels very well constructed - probably because of the flybeams. I was testing different lofts out and even in 8.5 my drives were launching very high. I was looking for a more penetrative ball flight and I think the cavity does its job, but I suppose the flight is more to my swing than the club. The sound is also very pleasing, its not an ear splitting banshees like me superburner. Its more of a solid thud which is pleasing. The club face seems rather wide and its not the deepest of faces either which suits me perfect as I do have a tendency too heel drives but rarely top them.
The driver is more forgiving then I was expecting unless you have a horrendous swing - however no driver can really save you from that. The adjustability for draws/fades isn't on the same level as say the R15 but for me just having the option is plenty. In my opinion the Hosel / flexshaft doesnt feel as secure as the rest of the club though - however this could just be me since I am new to adjustable drivers.
Overall I am very, very happy with my purchase and do not have any regrets. I definitely recommend this club for any mid - low handicapper. I wouldnt be put off with the 'pro' / low hcp labeling.
No club looks as good and no club is as thrilling to hit than the Vapor on the market at the moment. If you perform - it performs and for me thats what a good club should do :thup:
If anybody has one of these or the speed / flex I would like to know how you are getting on with yours!
